December 21, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Kick off the holidays by enjoying the annual solstice festival! This event beckons the return to light on the eve of the winter solstice, every December 21st. On this longest night thousands of decorated revelers take part, with hand-made emblematic lanterns, encountering on route, tented-theatrical scenarios of shadow play, rooftop masking antics, roving giant puppets and stilted dancers with eclectic musical accompaniment.

Champions Of Magic features original magic that can’t be seen anywhere else. From incredible illusions with supercars, an impossible escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation, this show must be seen to be believed.

From The Great Dubois: Masters of Variety in Oakville to Peter Pan in Toronto to Alice in Wonderland in Whitby, there is something for every little kid of the GTA.

Family Christmas Events in Toronto

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Christmas at Casa Loma

Explore the Magic of Casa Loma.. at night or celebrate and take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma! Enjoy a wide range of activities and exciting performances that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

Experience a Victorian Christmas at Bronte Creek Provincial Park! Take a step back in time to the year 1900 and experience the Christmas season like never before. Activities include: Hands-on crafts where you will get to see and use historic tools and techniques to create your own take home souvenirs, Traditional games and activities designed for all age groups , Tours of the elegantly decorated Spruce Lane Farmhouse, Seasonal stories and songs in the parlor, learn about the holiday traditions of the Victorian era, Enjoy freshly baked holiday treats and cider
and a visit to the Farm animals.

Happinesscomes in the form of half a million pieces of confetti in the world’s largest indoor confetti dome, a jump into a pot of happiness from the top of a 20-foot-tall double rainbow, 7-foot stilettos made of a million candies, and the 40,000 immersive flowers of the Super Bloom Room.

See the Christmas Flower Show that features around 40 different varieties of poinsettias and winter sport topiary including a skater and tobogganer and explore Toronto Conservatories at Night(select days). FREE.

Escape into a hidden village by the North Pole, filled with captivating light displays and magical characters, and enjoy the market huts, food gardens, amusement rides, live entertainment, and plenty of other activities.

Go on a day trip to Collingwood and strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. Experience beautiful trails that wind through a mature forest of 100 foot tall trees, sparkling views of the countryside at the Suspension Bridge and breathtaking lookouts from the top of the Niagara Escarpment.

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ROM for the Holidays

Celebrate Holidays at ROM! For twelve exciting days, the Museum is transformed into a fun-filled winter wonderland. Experience three amazing special exhibitions, Spiders: Fear and Fascination, Zuul: Life of an Armoured Dinosaur, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, that will transport you to three very different worlds.

Ripley’s Aquarium is OPEN is on Dec 25 – Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day

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Holiday Escape Room

Santa and the North Pole need your help! You have 60 minutes to follow the clues and solve the puzzles in order to help save Christmas! Come and experience a fun-filled holiday adventure like no other! Details

High Park Zoo and Riverdale Farm are free to visit and open daily including Christmas Day. 150 year old barn (also a play barn) at Bronte Creek Provincial Park has a petting zoo and is open during holidays.

Winter at Ontario Place offers something for everyone, from a Winter Light Exhibition, to skating, to taking in the beauty of Ontario Place illuminated by fairy lights or a stroll on the newly opened Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail! Enjoy the magic and fun of winter by the lake all season long. In addition, the Cinesphere is open year-round with regular screenings.

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Winter Break Fun at the BSM

Take them down to the coolest shoebox in townwhere they can enjoy an afternoon of shoe-inspired fun! All through the winter break, kids will receive an activity bag which includes an arts and crafts activity, ISpy cards and a colourful tattoo. There is also fun try-on shoes for the whole family!

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Welcome New Year 2019

Pick a fireworks show or a family party happening across GTA and welcome 2018 with a bang!

In case of inclement weather or if you want to escape the cold, visit indoor attractions like Hockey Hall of Fame, or Bata Shoe Museum and take part in holiday themed activities. Take the kids to one of the indoor kids’ playgroundsand let them up have a rollicking time climbing on play structures, going down the slides, racing indoor go-karts and other fun activities.

There are more activities happening during first week of January including Winter Bird Count 4 Kids at Tommy Thomson Park. Check out the family activities happening this week (Jan 1 – 6, 2019). (check the article on Jan 1, 2019)